Simon Easterby named his Ireland squad for the Six Nations on Wednesday - we've had a stab at predicting the 23 for the opening game v England

BBC Sport NI looks at some of the talking points from Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby's Six Nations squad.

Simon Easterby is interim head coach for Irelands Six Nations defence while Andy Farrell leads the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer; uncapped Jack Boyle included in 36-player squad; Ir

IRELAND HAVE NAMED uncapped Leinster loosehead prop Jack Boyle in their 36-man squad for the 2025 Six Nations. 22-year-old Boyle was involved in Ireland’s November campaign as a development player but has now been formally named in the senior squad for the first time.

Uncapped Leinster prop Jack Boyle is included in Ireland's Six Nations squad, replacing the suspended Tom O'Toole.